Johnny Mathis

The World

Singers, writers, strippers: the role models of John Waters

Arts, Culture & Media

What do Johnny Mathis, Tennessee Williams, a stripper named Zorro, and a couple of amateur porn directors have in common? Renowned filmmaker John Waters counts them all among his role models. Waters joins us to talk about his new book, ‘Role Models.’

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